Getting to know: JAMES LAFFERTY

Name: James Lafferty
Show: "One Tree Hill"
Age: 21
Birthplace: Hemet, California
Where you might have seen him before: "Once and Again" and "Emeril"
Describe your house . . . It's a normal beach house, and we're renting it, so it still has a lot of pastels and wicker furniture. It's nothing too special

Do you have pets? How much time do you spend with them? I have two cats, but they're not in North Carolina where we film the show.

What cereal is in your cupboard? Lucky Charms

Favorite vacation spot . . . Hawaii

For dinner, I like to make . . . I can't make anything. But I like to eat pizza

Coolest article of clothing you own? A Jason Kidd authentic basketball jersey or a LeBron James authentic jersey

Coolest thing you own? A handheld GPS

My talk show of preference is . . "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" or "South Park" or "Chappelle Show" or anything on Comedy Central

First splurge you ever made with an acting paycheck? I bought a car, an SUV

Wackiest fan encounter? When the cast of "One Tree Hill" was chased through Times Square when we were on "TRL"

Before I die, I want to . . . Travel the world, see Europe and Africa . . . pretty much just go everywhere

The best perk of being a celebrity is . . . So far, getting to go to some pro basketball games and getting to sit up close

Is there any celebrity you would ask for an autograph? At one time I would have, but now I think I'd feel a little weird. But I'd probably ask for autographs from some pro basketball players if I had some memorabilia to get signed

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When I get on an airplane, I have to have ____ with me? Music

What would people be most shocked to know about you? Because of the nature of my character on the show, they might be shocked to know that I am actually a nice guy

Magazines I subscribe to: "Slam"

Favorite cartoon: "The Simpsons" or "South Park"

I was so excited when ___ came out on DVD: "Band of Brothers"

What's on your iPod playlist? Some Tupac, some Jack Johnson, some Sublime, some Cake

I can't start my day without ___? Cereal

If you had to spend $10 at your favorite fast food joint, you'd order ___ from ____? Three soft chicken tacos and regular nachos from Taco Bell